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When the news gets too heavy, the quiz is forced to turn to pop culture questions — so there are a lot this week. Let's see how you do!

Planet Money went to the annual meeting of the American Economics Association, and we saw some fascinating papers presented there.

The idea has alarmed critics, who warn it could rattle financial markets and drive up mortgage rates, while potentially generating large profits for key Trump supporters.

It might seem inelegant to yeet an iron skillet across an ice rink. But this spinoff sport has its own techniques and lingo: You can throw a turtle at the bacon, for instance.

The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.

Bill Steiger, who served in the George W. Bush and first Trump administrations, reflects on the past year's changes in the U.S. role — and on his new job as head of Malaria No More.

The food giant is among many big brands worried as shoppers pull back on snack budgets after years of stubborn inflation.

In nearly two dozen interviews, Houstonians expressed everything from admiration and relief to skepticism and dread following the seizure of leader Nicolás Maduro.

South Minneapolis has been at the center of multiple tragedies, from the murder of George Floyd to the killing of Renee Macklin Good. Locals say the events have brought them closer and helped them organize.

Connie Sherburne lost her husband to a plane accident in 2020. A small bit of advice she got from an insurance company employee made a huge difference in her life for years after that.